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Grave of Lewis Albanese visited by his mother and sister on Memorial Day, May 30, 1968
This image of Rosita Albanese, 16, and Mrs. Giannina Albanese was taken as they arrange flowers on the grave of local hero PFC Lewis Albanese (1946-1966). Born in Itlay, Lewis grew up in Seattle and graduated from Franklin High School. He worked for Boeing before joining the Army in October 1965, and was sent to Vietnam in August 1966 as…
ID Number:2000.107.005.29.01
Date:1968
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Suzie Ordogh receiving Americanism Medal at Seattle World's Fair, September 16, 1962
September 16, 1962 marked I Am an American Day at the Seattle World’s Fair. After the speeches and the naturalization of some 100 new citizens, Seattle swimmer Zsuszu (“Susanna," “Suzie,” “Susie”) Ordogh received an “Americanism medal” from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Ordogh, at age 16, was one of 40 Hungarian athletes who had defected during the 1956…
ID Number:2000.107.136.15.01
Date:1962
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Chef Thierry Rautureau holding a dish of prepared food, Seattle, January 13, 1994
Thierry Rautureau (1959-2023) was born in France, where he apprenticed as a chef before moving to the United States at age 20. In Seattle, he became the chef and owner of Rover’s Restaurant in 1987 and later became the owner and chef of restaurants Luc and Loulay Kitchen & Bar. He won many awards including a James Beard Award and…
ID Number:2000.107.149.33.01
Date:1994
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Chef Thierry Rautureau preparing food, Seattle, January 13, 1994
Thierry Rautureau (1959-2023) was born in France, where he apprenticed as a chef before moving to the United States at age 20. In Seattle, he became the chef and owner of Rover’s Restaurant in 1987 and later became the owner and chef of restaurants Luc and Loulay Kitchen & Bar. He won many awards including a James Beard Award and…
ID Number:2000.107.149.33.02
Date:1994
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German war brides holding U.S. citizenship papers, Seattle, June 18, 1951
The years after World War II saw an increase in immigration outside of national quotas, primarily for the spouses and children of members of the U. S. Armed Forces, brought about by legislation like the War Brides Act of 1945. This photo shows seven of nine German war brides naturalized in Seattle on June 18, 1951. They are identified from…
ID Number:2000.107.217.22.01
Date:1951
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Bronka Serebrin at boutique closing party, Seattle, January 29, 1997
Bronislawa "Bronka" Kohn Serebrin (1925-2008) was a fashion expert, the longtime owner of a clothing boutique, and a survivor of the Holocaust. Born in Lodz, Poland, Serebrin survived six years in various camps before being liberated from Mauthausen in May 1945 at age 18. Serebrin moved to the US after World War II and became involved in fashion retailing. In…
ID Number:2000.107.19970129.7.08
Date:1997
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John Selle and Trygue Vjorndal in 17th of May parade, Seattle, May 17, 2002
Norwegian Constitution Day, the official National Day of Norway, is celebrated each year on the 17th of May. The day, called "Syttende mai" in Norwegian, commemorates the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution, declaring Norway an independent nation. The anniversary is celebrated annually with festivities in Norway and in Norwegian communities around the world. The events include a children's parade,…
ID Number:2000.107.20020517.CD02.01.001
Date:2002
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Swearing in of new US citizens at Seattle Center, July 4, 2002
On July 4, 2002, 311 migrants from 65 countries were sworn in as new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center. Some chose to become citizens to secure their place in the US in the wake of immigration law changes after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, while others wanted citizenship in order to be able to work for…
ID Number:2000.107.20020704.CD01.01.001
Date:2002
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C.W. Parker's Military pass during anti-Chinese riots, Seattle, 1886
During the mid-1880s, a nationwide economic depression led to widespread unemployment. Many white workers accused immigrants of taking their jobs. On the west coast, Chinese laborers were the targets of anger and mob violence.In the fall of 1885, anti-Chinese feelings in Seattle led to four months of riots aimed at driving the Chinese out of the city. Some Seattle citizens…
ID Number:2002.3.156
Date:1886
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Anti-Chinese riots, Seattle, 1886
During the mid-1880s, a nationwide economic depression led to widespread unemployment. Many white workers accused immigrants of taking their jobs. On the west coast, Chinese laborers were the targets of anger and mob violence.In the fall of 1885, anti-Chinese feelings in Seattle led to four months of riots aimed at driving the Chinese out of the city. Some Seattle citizens…
ID Number:2002.3.410
Date:1886